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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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